I am a huge fan of researching music through record labels. Good music tends to stick together. You're not going to find some shit-house twang country on an electronic label. Here is a brief synopsis of Fool's Gold from their website:
"Brooklyn-based record label Fool’s Gold was founded in 2007 by DJs A-Trak and Nick Catchdubs and quickly established itself with a non-stop series of releases bridging the worlds of hip-hop and electronic music, introducing artists like Kid Sister, Kid Cudi and Duck Sauce to the world while being dubbed an “indie innovator” by Billboard and a “tastemaker label” by the New York Times. With acclaimed graphic artist Dust La Rock providing a clever and constantly evolving aesthetic for all Fool’s Gold visuals and merchandise, the company has become more than an independent music powerhouse, but a trendsetting lifestyle brand putting a unique stamp on events, collaborations and much more". (http://www.foolsgoldrecs.com/)
What follows is a selection of some of my favourite artists from the label, and beats I feel will get you moving.
New track from Duck Sauce - Radio - remix by Bastille, a duo from Los Angeles.
Radio (Bastille Edit) by Bastille
Here is a Direct Download to Party Supplies new 'Firecrackers' mix. HIGHLY recommended. A young kid from Brooklyn who is simply doing his thing, which is killing it. Filled with recognizable beats (Arcade Fire and LCD) and sounds delivered in fresh forms. Think Girl Talk but less intense, in a good way.
http://www.mediafire.com/?jzlt7wxt6li23q6
Here is a Direct Download to L.A. Riots Summer 11 Mix. Very TIDY (right click, save target as)
http://hw.libsyn.com/p/e/a/4/ea4252cf82c1d6e5/LA_Riots_Summer_2010_Mix.mp3?sid=1861267e3a4ca9b2431c9a797b0a51fa&l_sid=23165&l_eid=&l_mid=2095768
I love Paris. I love French-Electro. In July several artists from the label travelled to Paris to play a one-off @ the gorgeous Grande Halle de la Villette. To promote this show the label released the "Fool's Gold takes Paris mix". Bon Appetit.
Fool's Gold Takes Paris Mix by Nick Catchdubs
Classic Kavinsky. If you have yet to indulge in this French pioneer, now is the time. Everytime I put on one of his tracks I get an overwhelming urge to put on some LA gears and pop a mix-tape into my Sony Sports Walkman.
Nightcall (Breakbot remix) by Kavinsky
Kavinsky - Testarossa overdrive (sebastiAn remix) by PlaisirduPlaisir.fr---
Flosstradamus. Couple of Chi-town boys that are on the up and up. Give em' a listen.
Matt & Kim - Yea Yeah (Flosstradamus Remix) by Flosstradamus
Greenskeepers - I Am Trying (Flosstradamus Remix) by Flosstradamus
